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Specifically, a method and apparatus have been developed, which permit the non-invasive measurement of individual muscle forces as a function of time during real-world activities.
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Specifically, a method and apparatus have been developed, which permit the non-invasive measurement of individual muscle forces as a function of time during real-world, closed-chain functional activities. Peak muscle force, time to peak force, and muscle force ratios may be computed from the resulting assessment, thereby permitting assessment of muscle status to assist in the training of muscles for either injury prevention, rehabilitation, or performance improvement.
Key Benefits
• EMG is the only portable technology which exists which provides an estimate of muscle activity, but as it is an electrical measure, it does not provide a measure of muscle force, but only muscle activity. • Muscle dynamometers can be used to measure joint torque, and muscle forces may be extrapolated from the torque measurements, but such equipment is expensive, non-portable, and requires training to operate. • The disclosed technology is inexpensive, portable, and sufficiently simple to operate that the patient or athlete could utilize the technology without technical support.